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OSU's Carter said he invited Gordon Gee back to be his 'wingman'
When it became known that two-time former Ohio State President E. Gordon Gee was returning this fall, the question arose as to what brought him back to Columbus. Ohio State President Ted Carter made it clear — he wanted Gee on campus. Carter...

Ohio's new flat tax puts schools, roads and other public goods at risk
The result was two decades in the making. Republicans in charge of the Statehouse ended the progressive, or graduated, income tax in Ohio. They did so in the most recent state budget bill, commencing in July. That outcome may please many Ohioans,...

See what the coaches see at the Ohio State football news conference
What the coaches see; journalists gather to ask questions during the Ohio State football coaches news conference August 18, 2025 at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center in Columbus, Ohio. Coaches answering questions were Ryan Day, Matt Patricia and...

Thousands show up at Polaris mall to meet Ohio State star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith
The sophomore made an appearance at the DICK’S House of Sport grand opening at Polaris Fashion Place on Sunday. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Thousands of people showed up to meet Ohio State star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith over the weekend. The sophomore...

Julian Sayin's consistency earns him starting QB job for Ohio State against top-ranked Texas
Julian Sayin will be under center against Texas to start the season. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Julian Sayin will be Ohio State's starting quarterback when the No. 3 Buckeyes open the season against top-ranked Texas on Aug. 30, coach Ryan Day announced...

SoftBank buys Ohio plant for AI push
In sum – what to know: $375M factory deal confirmed – SoftBank acquired Foxconn’s Ohio plant to build AI data center equipment under the Stargate program. Stargate scales to $500B – The joint venture with OpenAI and Oracle targets massive AI...

Suspect in fatal 2024 Waffle House shooting near Ohio State sentenced to at least 23 years in prison
Jaquan Curry pleaded guilty to several charges, including involuntary manslaughter, related to the shooting death of Ronald Diggs last year. COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man charged in a fatal shooting at a Waffle House near Ohio State's campus last year...

2025 Crop Tour results: Ohio

US Justice Department Secures Conviction of Ohio Man Who Mauled Jewish Students
US federal law enforcement officials on Friday secured a guilty plea from a man who assaulted two Jewish students at The Ohio State University (OSU) in November 2023, amid an explosion of antisemitism precipitated by the Hamas-led Oct. 7 massacre...
The rise of a quiet crisis in Ohio: Deaths by suicide among older Ohioans
Columns/Editorials August 18, 2025 By Tony Coder By Tony Coder, Chief Executive Officer, Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation At 74, Jerry was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather who always prioritized his family’s needs. As he faced mental...

Extreme Heat Poses Growing Threat to Our Aging Population
Newswise — COLUMBUS, Ohio – Older adults often don’t realize how vulnerable they are to extreme heat and most aren’t prepared for long periods of hot weather, according to a review of more than 40 studies. In the review, researchers found that...

Unchanged number of Monroe County professional licenses issued in week ending June 28 compared to previous week
There were zero professional licenses issued in Monroe County in the week ending June 28, 2025 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.This is unchanged from the previous week ending June 21, 2025.Starting and...

If a 14-year-old could hack them, how weak was security for 400,000 confidential student records?
When a 14-year-old can hack into the records of 400,000 students, it’s time to ask serious questions about how our children’s sensitive information is being protected, or so says the team on the Today in Ohio podcast. A federal lawsuit filed by...
Birders to flock to Lake County for Headlands Birding Festival next month
MENTOR, Ohio — The Headlands Birding Festival will return Sept. 19–21, celebrating the fall migration of bird species along Lake Erie. The festival will be held at Headlands Beach State Park and other nearby locations. Organizers say the Headlands...

Cleveland outdoor patios 2025: 13 must-visit spots before summer ends
CLEVELAND, Ohio — In Northeast Ohio, patio season is precious — and fleeting. With summer winding down, only so many warm days remain to soak up the sun with a cold drink or a great meal outside. Luckily, some of the region’s best bars and...
Visitors evacuate Ohiopyle State Park after 'unexpected high wind event' Sunday afternoon

Northeast Ohio gets another Straight No Chaser double shot | Did You Hear?
Everyone loves Straight No Chaser. Perhaps that’s why the popular a cappella group annually has booked not one but two Northeast Ohio holiday dates. This year, the act will perform on Dec. 18 at Playhouse Square’s KeyBank State Theatre in...

Team Talent National Preview
If you have been on this site at all this summer then you likely saw my Big Ten Team Talent preview series. If you missed it, here’s the link to #1 Ohio State and you can find links to the rest at the top of the article. Those previews were based...

Erie County in Ohio sees 50% decrease in number of professional licenses issued in week ending June 28
There was one professional license issued in Erie County in the week ending June 28, 2025 in Ohio, according to the eLicense Ohio Professional Licensure System.This is a 50% decrease from the previous week ending June 21, 2025.Starting and...

Clemson & Ohio State in Joel Klatt’s preseason CFP bracket | Joel Klatt Show
Joel Klatt revealed his preseason CFP bracket prediction. He explained why he had the Clemson Tigers and Ohio State Buckeyes making a playoff run. Joel also revealed why the Michigan Wolverines and Alabama Crimson Tide also made his preseason...